A Little Charity Goes a Long Way

Posted on 12/23/2009

Donating internationally packs more punch than giving money locally.

By Sandy Stonesifer
Posted Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009, at 12:41 PM ET
Slate Magazine

Dear Sandy,

My dilemma is this: Where can I have the most impact? Giving to international organizations dedicated to providing clean water and food and eradicating illnesses in impoverished areas of the world or donating locally to help those in my own community? I tend to try and resolve this by volunteering locally and donating internationally, but every year when the office campaigns for local food banks or other worthy causes closer to home pop up, I feel the tug to support my community.

—Nicole

Read Ms. Stonesifer's response at Slate.

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